Falkirk Council’s executive has agreed a plan that aims to shake-up the council and how it delivers its services in a bid to save £76m over the next five years and maintain vital services in the face of ever deeper cuts.

Controversial plans to build 60 houses in Larbert on land near Forth Valley Royal Hospital and its neighbouring Maggies Centre have been given the go-ahead after government reporters overturned the council’s decision on appeal.